Recycling is something the whole family can be a part of—even your kids. That’s why we created this Recycling Activity Book to teach kids of all ages the importance of recycling. Through a series of engaging activities, Little Blue teaches kids what and how to recycle in Muncie. Printed copies of this book are available…
Each year, Americans generate an extra 25 million tons of garbage during the holiday season. One of the biggest culprits? Christmas. With all the wrapping paper, cards, ribbon, and bags, there’s definitely room to improve our environmental footprint during the holidays. Here are 11 ways to have a green Christmas: Recycle your wrapping paper After…
With Thanksgiving this week, we’d like to remind everyone of a few recycling guidelines for materials you’re likely to come across during the holiday. Paper or Styrofoam plates Styrofoam is never recyclable at Muncie Sanitary District. Paper plates cause contamination to recycling batches and are therefore not recyclable through MSD. Please place all disposable plates…
Before recycling something, it’s best to see if there are ways we can repurpose the item to extend its life. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, what better way to upcycle common household items than by turning them into practical decor pieces for the holiday? Here are three simple projects you can take on—and you can even…
Have you ever gone to recycle a jar or bottle and, at the last minute, wonder whether you should keep the lid on or off? You’re not alone. Recycling “rules” have been known to change over the years, so it can be hard to keep up sometimes. In fact, this issue of not knowing whether…
You’re cleaning up after dinner and come across an empty bag of frozen veggies. You go to throw it away, but you stop just before tossing it in the bin. Is this recyclable? After all, it is plastic, you think to yourself. Now you’re torn—do you send it to the landfill, or do you cross…
If you’ve been following along with the Let’s Talk Trash blog, you’ve learned a lot about the importance of recycling and which materials can or can’t be recycled. However, sometimes it can be more beneficial to reduce the amount of materials you use on a daily basis. We’ve put together a list of reusable alternatives…
Have you ever wondered about the journey your blue bag goes on—from the time you get it to when your recyclables are ready to be made into new products? Follow along to learn more about the journey of your recyclable materials through Muncie Sanitary District. 1. Receive blue bag coupons in the mail and…
A few weeks ago on Let’s Talk Trash, we talked about some common household materials that can and can’t be recycled. Since there were so many household materials, we had to make a second post! Check out the list below to see more common household materials and to find out whether they can or can’t…
In recent years, more and more people have started to realize the importance of living green. However, it can be difficult to live an eco-friendly lifestyle as a college student. If you are passionate about the environment but are finding it difficult to make environmentally-friendly choices on Ball State’s campus, read on for some helpful…